Sound for movies with Dolby Digital is superlative.

Sound for music could be better. Remote is complex and the hinge is difficult.

This receiver's remote is powerful but not very user friendly. The speaker connections are not the greatest either, but the back control panel overall is well marked and accessible. The sound fields are terrific for movies, but for music are not the greatest. With the effects off, I wish my subwoofer was still part of the sound stage, but alas it is not so the bass suffers. I am using Paradigms with 2 fronts, a center channel, a subwoofer and the 2 rears.

My chief concern is that the 6 channel input does not allow the sound fields to work. So when you buy a future DVD audio player you will not be able to use the 70mm Wide sound field . A terrible loss considering that is what makes playing DVD's with Dolby Digital using this unit today so wonderful. The Price of Progress?

Home theatre

Lack of eualizer for the center and surround channels

I've used this receiver for a full year now. The first few months I was not so overly impressed with the 2-channel reproduction, especiall compared to my "old" system, which in fact is HiFi-separates.
The 2095 lacked in bass depth and 3D-definiton.
After a few months the receiver settled and was correctly "burned in", when I then made an A/B test with my old system I was pleasantly surprised.

In DPL the 2095 runs in eight's round the old system, and even in 2-channel it is almost as good, in fact connecting the Adcom to its main channel pre-outs didn't lift the sound so very much.

In Dolby Digital it's pretty amazing, every detail is there, from top to bottom, together with a very natural warmth with pleasant sibilance on voices.

The subwoofer output is actually possible to use even in 2-channel stereo (without the DSP's), just set it to "both" or use small main speakers and the sub set to "sw".

The remote is not so good, but I replaced it with a Philips Pronto (highly recommended).

The only thing I wish it had is some sort of equalizer to adjust for the rear surrounds.

Totally, I'm much impressed with the 2095, and I will keep for some years to come.
// Patrik

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Clean crisp sound, style and build quality

Binding posts, remote

I have been listening to this receiver now for 6 months and each time I do, I find surprises along the way. I was running and old Pioneer AMP with PSB Silver's and when I hooked this unit up, I found out what I was missing!

Enough power for me, although I don't consider power high on my list but it is important for crisp reproduction of sound. Instead, I like to hear what the amp does for the recordings first and foremost. Excellent bass extension with my setup along with clean crisp highs.

Styling is great to, my wife let's me display it out in the open since the lines on it are very clean. Has enough inputs for wat I need. Two channel sounds great but I also like listening to CDs in 5.1 mode. The DSP fields are unusual, something I'm still getting familiar with. I like the Jazz club DSP fields when listening to classical music, the concert DSPs are good for live TV. Sports, the Anaheim Stadium DSP really brings the crowd into your listening area. Kinda gimmicky but I find them interesting nonetheless.

As far as home theater setup goes, the unit is very simply to configure once you take time to read the manual so you can run the remote. Recommend using a meter when balancing your speakers though!

I don't have a subwoofer yet but even without it my system can bang out some base. Take some time to tweak the rear surrounds with this unit, the payoff with HT is worth it.

My system:
Yamaha 2095
Mains PSB Silver I
Center PSB C6
Rear Surrounds: System Audio
DVD: Toshiba SD-3109
TV: Mitsubishi Diamond 50" HDTV

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I must admit, that "turd" that said it sounded like a york boom box, better be mistaken, I just ordered unit from Uncles @ $997.00 delivered "good price eh?"I actually bought rxv4 somthing pro logic and sold to a friend,he asked me to hook it up. I was tottally astonished! This little thing was/is rated only 65 watts channel! Thats what sold me on yamaha, so I ordered the 2095 and some of these guys are scarin the hell out of me. I almost wish I did not find this site!

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If yamahas prices are in perspective to thier products, then "turdhead" has to be wrong, I personally think alot of disatisfied people are running speakers w/ fried voice coils or have something screwed up! This would also cause lower impedence causing unit to heat up. Hey get that thing out of the drizzle, Ill buy it wet!! What jerks! Go get another something, itll probably still sound bad, maybe you damaged your hearing, it seems most complaints come from people "hell bent on power"!, therefore thier speakers are probably trashed! Dont post no more bad reviews til I get Mine, and if needed Ill apoligize, but I doupt it! At 42 lbs. this unit has to have some BALLLLLS! Also, I will add,the unit I sold my friend had basically same remote, and yea it was kinda neat and sucked at same time and allthough I consider myself a genius couldnt program his remote, I was pretty sick at the time and gave up, maybe its defective. I will be able to give fair review as The HK75 will make good comparison, this thing also cranks major sound when properly configured which I actually managed by accident after having for 8 months and was never truly happy until that moment! Maybe bad reviewers have had same problem, I definitely HOPE SO!!!!!

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Built like a tank. Very clear sound!

I don't know if it's a weekness but there's so much to this receiver they sould give a class on how to use it.

Very nice receiver with lots of options. Many inputs so you won't grow out of it fast. Although for some reason when watching a DVD with lots of action it's shutting down. I haven't figured it out yet. I'm sure I just don't have something set right. I also am not clear on how to run it with an EQ. If anyone has any sugestions on how to fix my problems PLEASE let me know. jem007@yahoo.com I looked all over for the best price and MAC's audio video in Morganton, NC sells it for $965.00 all day long. (828)437-2494 ask for Keith.

When I just bought and hooked up this receiver, I thought that it does not have sub woofer output for 2 channel stereo (effect off) even though I did try to change the menu to BOTH in LFE/BASS out and LARGE for main speakers or SW and small in LFE/BASS for main speakers. Then, I found out that I have to turn off BASS EXTENSION at the front panel in order to have sub woofer output loud and clear when I am in
2 channel stereo for listening to music from CD. Hope it helps you to discover more about this great receiver.

Nice sound, High power, Good looks, easy setup, build quality.

Would like a marantz style of remote

Very happy with the purchase! Brought mine locally from Prouds audio world in Bendigo for reasonable price ($2500 Aus).
(Personal note: Dont buy in Australia from Denman Audio if you appreciate service!).
Not as cheap as some of you guys but we pay higher taxes on this sort of thing!
Receiver was easy to setup and use.
Sound is clear and is a huge improvement over last amp.
Running my entire system through this receiver and the suppllied remote does do the job quite well but could be improved upon (eg. touch screen style like pioneer or marantz, at least make the remote out of alloy instead of plastic).
Australian model has LD demodulator built in.
You can hear the radio in CD mode at extreamly high volumes, but thats flat out with no CD playing.
This makes no difference to me as I dont run the amp past 11 o'clock for fear of damaging my speakers.
Am planning on adding the THX M&K speaker system to this receiver in the next few months, should sound good!

Thanks for the reviews, they were a great help in making me choose this receiver!

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Sound quality, connections, features, Yamaha designed 8 channel DPL/DD/DTS surround sound

No DD/DTS 6.1 matrix decoding

To start with, I did an evaluation with a computer aided A/B switching device. I used the Pioneer Elite DV-05 DVD/CD player. I used Martin Logan Aerius i speakers. All receivers used the digital input to take as much cable interaction out of the audition. I also level matched within 1 db on the volume knobs. I auditioned in stereo mode because music holds a higher priority to me.

To start, I was very disappointed in the Pioneer Elite VSX-27TX's sound. The midrange was mushy, and unclear. This was a very large and noticable difference. Fortunately, that seemed to be the only area that was affected. This sound was just unacceptable to me, and I couldn't recommend this receiver to anyone.

The Denon AVR-3300 had a much better sound. It had a very good sound. I was disappointed in it though. I've read how it's suppose to sound as good as the AVR-5700. I would hope the 5700 didn't sound like this. The 3300 just lacked detail(perhaps higher midrange and lower treble had a bit of compression, but still very good overall) that the Denon AVR-4800 and Yamaha RX-V2095 had. Granted, the 3300 is a lower price unit, but when you consider what you get on the 2095 for only $300 more, the 3300 seems like a bad deal.

Completely surprising was that the Denon AVR-4800 and the Yamaha RX-V2095 sounded almost identical. This was a real shocker, considering the price differences. Granted, you get more power and a lot more extras on the Denon AVR-4800. Both these units had great detail and dynamics. Although I heard a very, very, VERY slight difference in sound, I could not pinpoint it or describe it. It most likely was just differences(under 1 db) in volume loudness.

I have a medium sized living room and I doubt I'd ever use DD/DTS 6.1/THX-EX/DTS-ES so that function was not a concern. In fact, I doubt I'll use the 2 front effect channels on the 2095 because of space limitations. If I find I need 6.1 DD/DTS, I can always buy a decoder, since both the 2095 and 4800 would need additional amplification for that channel(s). For $700 more, the Denon 4800 seems to offer $700 worth of features. At this point I don't need the extra power or features, and $700 is a lot for something I didn't need. I think they both represent awesome value. In fact, although the 4800 is rated at only 125, from Sound and Vision's lab report, it seems to meet or exceed the Denon AVR-5700 power output. It also looks to have more features. The 5700 could sound better though.

For the review I would rank each as such:

Pioneer Elite VSX-27TX: value 2 stars, overall 3 stars

Denon AVR-3300: value 4 stars, overall 4 stars

Denon AVR-4800: value 5 stars, overall 5 stars

Yamaha RX-V2095: value 5 stars, overall 5 stars

My choice of these in order:

1) RX-V2095

2)Denon AVR-4800

3)Denon AVR-3300

4)Pioneer Elite VSX-27TX

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Clear, precise sound

Sound sometimes seems too cold (maybe I'm imagining), no 5.1 stereo option, 20 bit chips and Denon, Marantz comparable models using faster chips.

This receiver produces a very nice clear crisp sound. Actually, I find some of the DSP's superior to regular stereo. Jazz is extraordinary in the Jazz DSP modes. Sometimes though, when I listen to regular stereo, something seems missing (could be my imagination).

Q:Why would someone buy this receiver when it is using out of date chips and does not provide 5.1 channel stereo option? Obviously there are others out there to whom these issues were not important, so what sold them about this receiver?

Overall though, it is a fine sounding unit. Have not heard a better tuner anywhere....

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Excellent sound quality, DSP modes and construction

Poor remote control, slightly difficult menus for setup, fine-tuning settings.

I've found the Yamaha RX-V2095 to be a first rate receiver, with great sound and vibrant DSP modes - but I'd like to see THX Ultra certification and a better remote/menu system for fine tuning the receiver's configuration.

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